Opportunities From: California State University Long Beach

We need you to help us guide prospective students and their families at Day at the Beach!

Let's face it, our campus is big. And to outsiders, a big event like Day at the Beach can be hard to navigate. Our Lifeguard Stations are placed strategically throughout the campus so that prospective students and their families are never too far from help.

Staffing and volunteers are needed to help students and families find their way around campus, help them navigate to specific showcases and the Resource Fair, and answer some general questions about campus so that they can explore what the Beach has to offer.

This opportunity is great for folks with some basic knowledge of campus as well as campus Directors and AVPs not already providing information at their own tents at the Resource Fair.

Online training for this role will be held prior to the event to make sure volunteers know what their roles entail and to make sure they have all the information needed to help our future Beach families have the best experience

Training Date: Friday, April 3 at 3:00 pmPlease register for the training using the link below:
https://csulb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RfT2oR7_ScKJUu5S1c7b2Q

We need you to help us welcome prospective students and their families at Day at the Beach!

We will have two welcome sessions at 9am and 12pm in the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid where students will get their first official welcome from the Beach, hear from key university leadership, and start imagining themselves as a Cal State Long Beach student!

Participant Responsibilities:

Participants will serve in two key roles in support of the Day at the Beach: Ushers and Guides.Participants will first serve as DATB Ushers during the Welcome taking place in the Pyramid. Ushers will welcome guests and direct them to their assigned section, which is based on the student's declared major/college. Afterwards, participants will transition to DATB guides who, as part of a team, will lead guests from the Pyramid to one of the multiple College Showcases located throughout the campus. Friendliness, punctuality, patience, and flexibility are important characteristics of DATB Ushers/Guides as we welcome more than 12,000 guests to this event.

Volunteer will need to attend an online training on Tuesday, April 7 from 3 pm - 4 pm. This training will ensure volunteers know what their roles entail and to make sure they have all the information needed to help our future Beach families have the best experience! Please keep an eye out for training details leading up to the event from Jesse Ramirez. 

The CSULB LGBTQ+ Resource Center and Student Affairs appreciate all those who volunteer to assist us in celebrating the academic accomplishments of all LGBTQIA+ students at the 20th Annual CSULB Lavender Graduation Celebration.

Lavender Graduation Celebration Details

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Program Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Volunteer Time: 3:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: The Pointe Conference Center (1250 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840)

Directions to The Pointe

The Pointe Conference Center is located at street level next to the "Yellow Entrance" of the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid. Use this location map for reference.

From LAX, Santa Monica, West LA

Take the 405 south and exit at Bellflower Blvd. Turn left from the off-ramp and then make an immediate right on Bellflower Blvd. Turn left at Atherton St. Turn right into campus on Merriam Way. Park in lot 13 or 14 (Daily parking permits can be purchased at the yellow kiosks).

From Orange County Take the 405 north or 22 west.

The two freeways merge and continue on the 405 north. Exit at Palo Verde. Turn left on to Palo Verde. Turn right on Atherton St. Turn left into campus on Merriam Way. Park in lot 13 or 14 (Daily parking permits can be purchased at the yellow kiosks).

From Downtown LA, East LA Take the 605 south to the 405 North.

Exit at Palo Verde. Turn left on to Palo Verde. Turn right on Atherton St. Turn left into campus on Merriam Way. Park in lot 13 or 14 (Daily parking permits can be purchased at the yellow kiosks).

Shift Information and Roles

3:00 - 4:30 PM - Set Up (decoration, food set up, and registration)

·  Example tasks: putting up decorations, setting up clothes and table settings, setting up food for distribution, setting up check-in table and check-in process, beginning to welcome guests and direct them to the check-in table.

 

4:30 - 6:00 PM - Registration and Food

·   Example tasks: Welcome guests, check-in graduates, handing out programs, serving food, directing folks to sit, eat, and enjoy community.

 

6:00 - 7:30/8:00 PM - Program and Troubleshoot

·   Example tasks: Watching program and celebrating, answering questions from guests as needed.

·   Key Roles Needed: 2 Readers for graduate names

 

7:30/8:00 - 9:00 PM - Clean Up

·   Example tasks: Taking down decorations, cleaning up any leftover food, etc.

Shift Options

Single Shifts - 1.5 hours

3:00 - 4:30 PM (set up) 4:30 - 6:00 PM (registration/set up) 7:30 - 9:00 PM (clean up)

Staff/Faculty Procession Shifts - 3 hours

4:30 - 7:30 PM (set up/registration and procession/program) 6:00 - 9:00 PM (procession/program and clean up)

Full Event Shifts - 6 hours

3:00 - 9:00 PM (set up/program/clean up)

 

If you'd like to work the whole of the event, please sign up for the longer shift listed.

For any questions, please contact Ash Preston, ash.preston@csulb.edu  

Saturday, May 16 10:00am and 4:00pm

LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid

 "Raíces que Inspiran, Futuros que Brillan."

Nuestra Grad is a beloved celebration honoring CSULB graduates in the spirit of Latin American culture — dedicated to familia, comunidad, y cultura. We need enthusiastic volunteers to help make this day unforgettable for our graduates and their loved ones. If you'd like to be part of something meaningful, we'd love to have you!

Feel free to sign up for one or more shifts below, we will be following up with details as we get closer to the date.

 

We have five volunteer shifts available:

MOST NEEDED
• Session 1 Setup & Check-In | 7am – 10am
We need all hands on deck for set-up, graduate check-in, and more

• Session 2 Setup & Check-In | 1pm – 4pm
We need all hands on deck for set-up, graduate check-in, and more

• Session 2 Breakdown | 7pm – 9pm
Help needed to clean-up and breakdown

CEREMONY ROLES (limited spots)
• Session 1 Ceremony Support | 10am – 1pm
Graduate ushers and name readers only (ushers will help manage the processional line and direct graduates on and off the stage)

• Session 2 Ceremony Support | 4pm – 7pm
Graduate ushers and name readers only (ushers will help manage the processional line and direct graduates on and off the stage)

Questions? Please contact Alondra Enriquez at  latinxgrad@csulb.edu.